2nd Gen R60 Countryman Replace rear wheel hub?

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  1. NealDePape

    NealDePape New Member

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    I bought my Countryman used and this weekend while installing a new rear sway bar I learned that the threads in one of the bolt holes were stripped at some point in its life. Looking at it there isn't enough metal left to repair the threads so I'm looking at a hub replacement. The Mini dealer wants over $500 to do it, so I'm looking at doing it myself.

    I can't find any instructions or tips online, anyone done this? It appears relatively simple but I'm sure there are a gotcha or too I should be aware of.
     
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  3. NealDePape

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    Thanks! Can I borrow an M13 flat wrench? You see I have this hub to replace. :wink:
     
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    Do you have a photo of the bolt hole that stripped?
     
  5. NealDePape

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    No, I don't. I do have the ugly stripped lug bolt though. I think to get a decent photo of the bolt hole I'd have to pull the wheel and come up with some creative lighting. Why do you ask?
     
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    You didn't say it was a lug bolt, there are three other kinds of bolts in the carrier. I was trying to figure out which bolt was stripped.

    I agree you should change out the hub with the lug bolts.
     
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  8. NealDePape

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    Ah! I reread my post, didn't realize it wasn't clear that I'm working with a bad lug bolt hole. Yep, I'm going to change it just trying to find some instructions and torque specs and such to make sure I do it right. Any tips?
     

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